Is Ambien an Opioid? Understanding the Critical Differences in Pharmacology
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According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, nearly 5 million people over age 12 misused prescription sedatives like Ambien in 2022 [1.9.2]. A common question is, **is Ambien an opioid?** The answer is no; they belong to entirely different drug classes [1.2.2].
